Add 64/49 and 9/27
1st number: 1 15/49, 2nd number: 9/27
64/49 + 9/27 is 241/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
64/49 = 64 × 27/49 × 27 = 1728/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
9/27 = 9 × 49/27 × 49 = 441/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/1323 + 441/1323 = 1728 + 441/1323 = 2169/1323 - 2169/1323 simplified gives 241/147
- So, 64/49 + 9/27 = 241/147
In mixed form: 194/147
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